Services
Emergency Blue Light Phones
There are five emergency blue light phones located in high-traffic areas of the Batavia Campus. These phones are directly linked to the Public Safety emergency phone line and are operational 24-hours per day, 7-days per week.
To use the phones, just press the red button on the outside of the phone and you will be immediately connected to the Public Safety emergency phone line. A blue light will flash at the phone so that the responding Public Safety Officer(s) or emergency response personnel can more easily locate you. All Public Safety Officers wear uniforms so they are easily identified.
When connected, state the nature of your emergency. Wait for further instructions. If possible, stay near the phone, or go to the nearest lighted area or building entrance that you can see from the phone.
Crime Prevention Programs
Genesee Community College and College Village offer a variety of programs to help students stay safe. This publication and website posting represent the first step in providing valuable information to students. At the annual New Student Orientation, students are advised of the availability of campus safety information and resources, and the parents of traditional age students are given the same information at our annual Parent Orientation. Resource speakers are brought to the campus at least once a year to talk about sexual awareness and personal safety, and programs for smaller groups are offered at College Village. Planned Parenthood provides sexual safety information twice a month at an information table at the Batavia campus. Crime prevention and personal safety are also a major part of the annual training given to College Village's Resident Assistants. Crime Alerts are posted at appropriate locations when warranted. Our personal counselors are also available throughout the academic year to talk with students in small groups and one-on-one regarding crime, sexual harassment, equity, and safety issues. Literature on sexual assault and personal safety is also available at College Village and at the Genesee Community College Health Office. Sexual misconduct prevention and other safety training and literature are also provided regularly to all Genesee Community College faculty and staff. There is a standing Personal Safety and Campus Security Advisory Committee which meets at least once annually.
General Campus Law Enforcement Statement and Local Law Enforcement Relationships
The Genesee Community College Public Safety staff includes a staff of New York State Licensed Public Safety Officers. In the event of a crime on campus, Public Safety would respond, investigate and then call the Genesee County Sheriff or State Police. It is routinely the policy of Genesee Community College Public Safety Staff to assist with arrests. The Public Safety Staff reports any major College crime incidents to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office or State Police.
Registered Sex Offenders Report
According to Section 170101 (j) of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1999, all persons who have been convicted of a sexually violent offense or a criminal offense against a minor must be registered with local law enforcement agencies. Students and employees who wish to know who has been convicted of such of crimes can request this information from:
The City of Batavia Police Department; 10 West Main Street; Batavia, NY 14020; (584) 343-8180, or
The Genesee County Sheriff's Department, 14 West Main Street; Batavia, NY, 14020 (585) 343-5000 or
online at the NYS Sex Offender Registry.
Crime Prevention And Awareness For Employees
The Civil Services Employees Handbook (pages 14-16 of the current edition), covers public safety and environmental safety and encourages employees to call on Public Safety staff at any time they are in need of help. This handbook also provides the Public Safety direct dial telephone number (585.345.6996) and on-campus extension number (Ext. 6240.)
The Handbook instructs that any medical emergency, accident, vandalism, larceny or similar problems on campus should be reported to the Public Safety Office immediately and states that "The officers will assist and direct you in the proper course of action. In case of an emergency during business hours, dial 6500 and the Operator will direct your call. Also, anything you feel is of a suspicious nature should be reported Public Safety." (The Handbook also explains where phones are located, etc.)
Additionally, the Drug Free Workplace policies are located in this Handbook.
The Professional Staff Handbook contains similar information on Pages 23 and 24 of the current edition.
A "GUSTO" Team responds to employee requests for special workshops and can provide employee personal safety workshops upon request. Sessions on the Services of Public Safety and on Personal Safety are offered from time to time during Professional Activities Weeks or at other times. The senior Public Safety Officer takes part in New Staff Orientation and Public Safety Officers have provided workshops, on request, on personal safety.
Escort Service
Public safety will escort you to your vehicle upon request. It would be helpful to stop at the public safety office before class if you wish an escort so the officer will be available. If an officer cannot be found, go to the switchboard and the operator will assist in locating an officer.
Vehicle Assistance
Public safety will provide jump starts and other services as needed once the owner of the vehicle provides proper identification.
Emergency Message
If an emergency exists concerning an individual, notification may be left at the Public Safety office via phone or in person. The officer will do his or her best to locate the individual. Remember, a class can only be interrupted if the message is a true emergency.
Public Safety Considerations Used In Maintenance of College Facilities
Genesee Community College is inspected for safety hazards on a daily basis by Public Safety Officers. Non-compliance issues are reported on written incident report forms and forwarded to the appropriate departments for corrective action. Genesee Community College is inspected on an annual basis by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control for fire safety compliance. Noncompliance items must be corrected within a limited timeframe.
First Aid
Public safety will provide first aid during the day and evening hours when the nurse is off duty.
Lost and Found Items
Lost items are generally turned in to the public safety office. If you lose something, check with the officer on duty several times because items are turned in at all hours by both students and employees. Lost items are kept for 30-90 days depending on value then disposed of.
Access
A student may gain access to a general room or area  that is not normally open or while a teacher is off campus, this does not cover labs,  providing the student has the proper written request form signed by both the teacher and the dean of the area requested. This form must be brought to the public safety office prior to being allowed access to the area.